Dayana Perez

Dental Assistant

Florida OMFS

04.2019 - Current

Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, Type, casts and impressions.
Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
Conducted inventory management to maintain essential supplies, avoiding procedural delays.
Assisted in dental radiography, ensuring safety and accuracy for diagnostic purposes.
Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.